International hub · Upolu Is/Apia, Samoa
Faleolo International
- Elevation
- 58 ft
- Coordinates
- 13°50′S 172°00′W
- Local time
- Pacific/Apia
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Field information
NSFA runways, fuel & airport data
Reference data compiled from public aeronautical sources. Our OCC confirms the operational details for your flight before dispatch.
Faleolo International (NSFA/APW) has one runway, 08/26, 9,843 ft (3,000 m) long of asphalt. Fuel on the field: Jet A-1 only. Rescue and fire-fighting cover is published as RFFS category 8. Our OCC arranges ground handling, landing permits and fuel at NSFA, and confirms every figure on this page with the airport and handler before dispatch.
Classification
International hub
Time zone
Pacific/Apia
Country
Samoa
WS
Municipality
Apia
Elevation
58 ft
Position
-13.8300, -172.0080
Fuel
Jet A-1 only
Fire & rescue
RFFS category 8
Runways · NSFA
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/26 | 9,843 ft (3,000 m) | 148 ft | asphalt | Lighted |
Flight support
Ground handling, permits & fuel at NSFA.
The Network Plan coordinates flight support at Faleolo International (NSFA / APW) in Upolu Is/Apia, Samoa, through one 24/7 OCC desk. NSFA is listed in our network as an international hub. Before dispatch, our OCC verifies permit lead times, slot availability, and local handler capabilities.
Services coordinated at NSFA
One 24/7 OCC desk
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Overflight & Landing Permits – Samoa
Efficient coordination of overflight, landing, ad hoc, and seasonal block permit applications with the civil aviation authority of Samoa. Applicable permit lead times for Samoa are confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request. For airline operators, navigation fee verifications, overflight charge audits, and CAA account reconciliations for Samoa are managed end-to-end.
- 02
Ground Handling at NSFA
Direct FBO and handler coordination at NSFA covering ramp parking, towing, GPU/ACU support, CIQ formalities, and real-time operational updates.
- 03
Fuel Arrangements at NSFA
Competitive into-plane pricing, secure fuel releases, and credit arrangements through major oil suppliers and local distributors worldwide. Availability at NSFA is confirmed by the duty dispatcher at the time of request.
- 04
Flight Planning & Dispatch to NSFA
Optimized routing, weather analysis, NOTAM review, fuel planning, and flight plan filing supported by continuous 24/7 OCC monitoring. Planning reference for NSFA: 13° 49′ 48″ S 172° 0′ 29″ W; elevation 58 ft.
- 05
Crew & Passenger Services in Upolu Is/Apia
Ground transportation, hotel reservations, visa assistance, and expedited meet & greet for crews operating into Upolu Is/Apia. Complete passenger handling coordination covering check-in, boarding, special assistance, and CIQ formalities at NSFA.
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Cargo Operations at NSFA
Support for freighter operations into NSFA covering ULD logistics, ramp and slot coordination, dangerous goods coordination, and rapid turnarounds.
Location
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Operating into NSFA?
Our 24/7 OCC arranges permits, ground handling, fuel and crew support at Faleolo International — one desk for the whole trip.